Overview
Head, Soils and Aggregates Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario
Lead the Work that Shapes Ontario’s Soil and Aggregate Standards.
The Standards and Contracts Branch is seeking a leader who will guide the Soils & Aggregates Section as it delivers testing, analysis, and geotechnical services that support safe and reliable transportation infrastructure across Ontario. This team studies how aggregates, soils, rock, and geotextiles perform in laboratory and real-world conditions, carries out assessments of infrastructure materials containing aggregates, including asphalt and concrete, and conducts research that strengthens material testing and screening methods.
As Head of the Section, you will set the direction for this work, lead a team of technical specialists, and support decisions about material quality and geotechnical conditions that help protect public safety.
Making an Impact
Your leadership supports decisions that shape how material data informs ministry decisions in projects across the province. The work you guide helps reduce construction risks, supports consistent engineering practices, and strengthens the ministry’s ability to respond to geotechnical challenges. By leading this unit, you play a key role in helping the ministry plan and deliver transportation infrastructure that is safe, reliable, and built on a strong understanding of Ontario’s natural materials.
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Ontario Public Service:
Strengthening Ontario, Together.
A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We’re building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people’s lives. If you share this ambition, you’ll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.
Why Your Leadership Belongs Here
- Purpose that drives you
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Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day. - A culture that supports you
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Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work. - A career that grows with you
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Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here. - Recognition that reflects your impact
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We value the difference you make. You’ll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.
About the job
We believe great leadership starts with high standards and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what’s right, even when it’s hard.
As a leader, you’ll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You’ll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible, where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.
You won’t be doing it alone. We invest in our leaders through mentorship, learning opportunities, and cross-ministry networks that help you grow your impact and connect with peers across the organization.
Leadership is about impact, and in this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:
- Lead the testing and assessment of aggregates, soils, rock, and geotextiles so the ministry can understand how these materials perform in real-world conditions.
- Guide geotechnical investigations, including bedrock evaluations and rock fall hazard analysis, to help identify material-related risks.
- Direct research on aggregate performance, polishing, and wear resistance to support improvements in testing and screening methods.
- Oversee petrography and microscopy work that identifies material characteristics that influence durability and long-term performance.
- Provide direction on how test results are interpreted and applied so material evaluations follow consistent practices across the province.
- Support decisions that rely on accurate material data and geotechnical insight, helping the ministry plan safe and reliable transportation-related work.
Meet your New Team
This position reports to Joel Magnan,…
Title: Head, Soils and Aggregates
Company: Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario
Location: Toronto, Canada
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